Prabal Gurung's Show Was Streaked and No One Was Amused

A man wearing a jacket, crown, g-string and little else ran onto the set of Prabal Gurung's Eastern-inspired collection show Saturday at Moynihan Station, blocking photographers' shots before he was wrestled off the set by security.

A man wearing a jacket, crown, g-string and little else ran onto the set of Prabal Gurung's Eastern-inspired collection show Saturday at Moynihan Station, blocking photographers' shots before he was wrestled off the set by security. A live-streaming video feed of the show was immediately cut off, one our staffers said.

While streakers often elicit cheers at sports games and school events, those seated at Gurung's otherwise serene show were, for the most part, unamused. There were gasps and cries about how rude and unfortunate the stunt was. They, after all, are well aware of the effort that goes into the production: The giant golden cymbals that were suspended from the ceiling to form the backdrop of the presentation, the styling, the castings, the makeup, the hair -- not to mention the thousands of hours that went into making the collection and the many smaller efforts the audience made to be there.

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The collection itself was elaborate and original, featuring much more draping and pleating than we've seen in Gurung collections of past seasons. It was inspired apparently by Eastern, specifically Mongolian, tribal wear. (Comparisons will be made, no doubt, to Donna Karan, but these were by no means copies.) Models were outfitted alternatively in coats and jackets made of gray mink, fox and white mongolian lamb, and oversized cashmere sweaters in gray, ivory and bordeaux. Skirts and dresses featured mostly asymmetrical hems; they were made of chiffon and worn sarong-style or crafted from tulle and embroidered more dramatically with ostrich feathers. A series of seven beautifully pleated gowns, embellished with Swarovski crystals, closed the show. We'll be seeing a few of those, we imagine, at the Academy Awards next month.

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Prabal Gurung is a fashion darling, but he's also got the chops to back up his buzz.
Yesterday's show at Lincoln center was proof. Not only did he build on his reputation for expertly draped and tailored evening dresses--he also gave us something different: distinctive day wear.
I was afforded the opportunity to sit in Row 1, Section A with Gurung-supporter/sponsor Nadja Swarovski. I'll be shadowing Swarovski for a bunch of sponsored shows at London Fashion Week, as well as a show in Paris. (I'm traveling with the company as a blogging ambassador of sorts.) It was undoubtedly the best seat I've ever had, and I was truly appreciative. Not only did I get a great view of the clothes, but also the INSANELY AMAZING shoes designed by Nicholas Kirkwood. If you thought sky-high heels were on their way out, you're wrong: Kirkwood's collection for Prabal was strappy and nearly-dominatrix in its styling, save for the soft nude, gold and neons used on the straps, leather and platforms. Nicholas sat across from us, paying close attention to how the girls walked. But back to the clothes:

Back in 2010, we reported a rumor that Target would be embarking on a collaboration with Prabal Gurung. And we were right! Just a couple of years early. We like to stay on top of things, OK?
The 80-piece collection of clothes, handbags, shoes and jewelry will range in price from $19.99 for a T-shirt to $199.99 for a leather jacket. And more good news: it's dropping pretty soon.

We thought it was curious that, among all the celebrities who attended Target's spectacular Spectacular at the Standard a few weeks ago, designer Prabal Gurung was on the red carpet too.
Since then, we've heard from two sources that Gurung is Target's newest GO designer. We hope it's true. Gurung's use of bold colors, sharp tailoring, and elegant cocktail dresses would translate well for mass.
Gurung is a rising star (his first runway show was just last season), with just the right buzz to land a Target collaboration. He's adored by editors and celebrities alike (including Mrs. O and Oprah), wins fashion awards, and hasn't shied away fashion reality TV either (remember his City cameo?). Our sources won't dish on when this collaboration might happen, but we're hoping it's soon--a holiday present maybe? Fingers crossed.